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Molasses and Soy-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Molasses and Soy-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges

Get ready to meet your new favorite side dish! These Molasses and Soy-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and utterly addictive. The edges get beautifully caramelized and sticky from the glaze, while the insides stay soft and fluffy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
  • ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 fl oz) molasses or sorghum syrup
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) water
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml / 2 fl oz) soy sauce or tamari
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • For the best texture, leave the skins on the sweet potatoes. The skin gets delightfully crispy and adds a nice rustic texture and extra nutrients.
  • The molasses and sorghum glaze can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt very quickly. Watch the wedges closely during the final 5-10 minutes of roasting.
  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of sriracha to the glaze mixture.
  • To make this a richer side dish, brush the sweet potatoes with melted butter instead of oil before the initial roast.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C.
  2. Line a large, heavy-bottomed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch. This helps them get crispy.
  5. Roast for 15 minutes.
  6. While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the glaze.
  7. In a medium saucepan, bring the molasses (or sorghum) and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  9. Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully stir in the soy sauce to combine. Be cautious as it may bubble up.
  10. After 15 minutes, remove the potatoes from the oven. Carefully pour the glaze over the wedges and use tongs to gently toss them until they are all coated.
  11. Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 5-10 minutes, or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized and the potatoes are tender.
  12. Keep a close eye on them to prevent the glaze from burning.
  13. Serve immediately, hot from the oven, or enjoy at room temperature.
  14. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet! Give the wedges plenty of space to roast rather than steam. Use two sheets if necessary to ensure they get crispy and caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 2gFat: 4g

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